The Spirit of '66 Build Thread: AutoX Stingray

[waynieZ]

Aaron glad it went well, now time for the fun part!

[65_LS1_T56]

**whispering in Aaron's ear** "NCM, NCM, NCM..."

:D
If it wasnt the following weekend, maybe. MMC is 6 hrs each way, NCM is 9...plus, they are pretty much the same way. Good luck, the track is killer. We did parade laps at LS Fest last year.

Aaron glad it went well, now time for the fun part!
thanks Wayne, yes should be fun!

[65_LS1_T56]

Well, first event has been completed. Successfully at that! With just over a 100 miles before getting there, we only had a few little issues, mostly self induced :innocent: Nothing bad, no damage and never went off track. Literally the gas pedal fell apart...I was sure I tightened all that stuff, so maybe a little loctite is in order. Anyway other than that, we had an amazing weekend with friends at the Midwest Musclecar Challenge.

We dual registered it so it was literally running back to back road course sessions. Took it like a champ, bud did get a little warm one session as I may have been pushing it a little hard :D

At the end of the day at Punam Park, I was 7th in the intermediate group with a 1:24.4 lap hitting 120mph at the end of the front straight. Oh, and that is exactly 3 secs/lap faster than I was last year in the Chevelle with the same motor. Must be the 500 lbs less weight...

On to pics: John with Forgeline took some pics of the car, I snapped this while he was taking his.
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/20150529_111955_zpsmqcesftw.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/20150529_111955_zpsmqcesftw.jpg.html)

Great guy, Scott Knick was there with his cool flared 65. Looks like they were seperated at birth
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/20150530_113746_zpsl3ouoqjd.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/20150530_113746_zpsl3ouoqjd.jpg.html)

This is Jill on the grid for her very first time on a roadcourse behind the wheel. She had a great time and a very good instructor!
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/20150529_102631_zps0lgvsqq0.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/20150529_102631_zps0lgvsqq0.jpg.html)

Her instructor, Mr. Corvette Danny Popp
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/20150529_102323_zps5d3wwl3n.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/20150529_102323_zps5d3wwl3n.jpg.html)

Guys at Ridetech snapped this on the autox on Saturday
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/dsc_7005_zpsprbgasls.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/dsc_7005_zpsprbgasls.jpg.html)

And to top the weekend off, we both came back with some hardware!! Yeah, Jill was a sponsor pic for Royal Purple and I got the (another) Ridetech Renegade award...very humbled by that. Got one with the Chevelle and now one with the Vette. Very huge thanks to Bret and the gang at Ridetech, super group of people.
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/20150531_131113_zpsn10jeubk.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/20150531_131113_zpsn10jeubk.jpg.html)

Close up of the trophies
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/20150531_130747_zpsgn5ams2o.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/20150531_130747_zpsgn5ams2o.jpg.html)

So we put a very large "1" in the Win column this weekend. Great weekend, great event, great people to hang out with...still buzzin :headspin:

[65_LS1_T56]

Oh yeah, forgot this :drive:
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[Evan Iroc-Z]

Your wife's car is beautiful! Nice job!

[bdahlg68]

Nice smooth driving! Making it look easy! Going to need to go for a ride in this thing one day! Congrats to you and Jill for getting it done and having a blast!

[Paraman1]

Looks like a real hoot and she was passing some pretty high dollar builds so that should make you feel good . Of course watching Farrington blow by you ought to give you some motivation to get your motor into G-Velle ;)

[fxdlryan]

Great showing Aaron and Jill.

[65_LS1_T56]

Your wife's car is beautiful! Nice job!
Thanks!

Nice smooth driving! Making it look easy! Going to need to go for a ride in this thing one day! Congrats to you and Jill for getting it done and having a blast!
Thanks Brian, yes the IRS (even as crappy of a design this is) definitely soaks up the track. The transitions from left to right were incredibly smooth and very planted.
We are heading to Lingenfelter Cars and Coffee this Saturday morning, then on to CARS Inc. for their show. You should come out.

Looks like a real hoot and she was passing some pretty high dollar builds so that should make you feel good . Of course watching Farrington blow by you ought to give you some motivation to get your motor into G-Velle ;)
That was me doing the passing :) She did very well, and was picking up speed each session. She did hit 110 with Danny coaching her.

Great showing Aaron and Jill.
Thanks Ryan

[GregWeld]

Amazing to watch the guy ahead of you for 5 minutes - he never once got within 10 feet of an apex...

Organizers should see that and pull him to the side and give him an instructor before he hurts himself. Then he points you by but stays in the throttle... SMH. A point by should be given WITH a lift of the throttle. Get the pass done quickly. It's not a drag race to the corner where both are then off line.

Glad to see the Vette performed so well and trouble free!! Looks like a blast.

[65_LS1_T56]

Amazing to watch the guy ahead of you for 5 minutes - he never once got within 10 feet of an apex...

Organizers should see that and pull him to the side and give him an instructor before he hurts himself. Then he points you by but stays in the throttle... SMH. A point by should be given WITH a lift of the throttle. Get the pass done quickly. It's not a drag race to the corner where both are then off line.


No comment :peepwall:

[GregWeld]

You have much more patience than I would have shown him.....

[Chad-1stGen]

Aaron, I saw you post the video in the vid and pic thread. Looks like a blast. I also wondered about the Camaro driver not giving the point by and then not lifting. Maybe he missed the fact there are not any driver talent scouts at these things ready to employ folks as a driver...

Anyhow I hadn't checked in on this thread in a while (think the last time you were doing donuts in the dark lol?) and was happy to see you guys getting to drive it in an event.

Car looks great!

[Flash68]

What a jackwagon. I would only do that to a good good friend. :D

Car looks great Aaron!

Here's to hoping/assuming you enjoyed a quality beer afterward. :cheers:

[65_LS1_T56]

Aaron, I saw you post the video in the vid and pic thread. Looks like a blast. I also wondered about the Camaro driver not giving the point by and then not lifting. Maybe he missed the fact there are not any driver talent scouts at these things ready to employ folks as a driver...

Anyhow I hadn't checked in on this thread in a while (think the last time you were doing donuts in the dark lol?) and was happy to see you guys getting to drive it in an event.

Car looks great!

Been awhile since you visited, you should subscribe :lol:
Thanks, the fun has just begun!
What a jackwagon. I would only do that to a good good friend. :D

Car looks great Aaron!

Here's to hoping/assuming you enjoyed a quality beer afterward. :cheers:
Unfortunately, I felt like I was blocking a great friend, Tom. I got over as soon as I could for him but felt bad.

Actually it was 3 :cheers:

[wiedemab]

I had a guy doing that to me at an event a few years ago. I was in my C5 and he was in a late-model TransAm. I was really trying to focus on the right line, braking points etc. -- - This guy would just about lose it in every corner, then drag race down the straights (he could outpull me in the straights). Every corner I would have to avoid hitting him.

Thankfully he was spoken to about it after that session and moved to a different group. It was frustrating.

I need to get my car done so that I can come play again!

The Vette is awesome! When is her Birthday? - - she'll be asking for a Mast engine!! ;)

[Sieg]

A point by should be given WITH a lift of the throttle.
A lift's not necessary if you're driving a stock Miata.......just say'n. :sieg:

[Scott Haggai]

cool build!

[65_LS1_T56]

After some deliberation (in hindsight, should've done it from the beginning ), we decided to go big on the front tires. With a call to the awesome Forgeline company, new 1" wider outer shells were ordered. Then a few messages and calls later to friends, Larry Woo hooked us up with a set of gently worn Falken 315s.
So we're now on a 315 square setup. Love the new look. Hope it helps with the low speed push it had.
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/20150615_194335_zpsbr3csfjw.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/20150615_194335_zpsbr3csfjw.jpg.html)
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/20150615_221501_zpsoglmt5wg.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/20150615_221501_zpsoglmt5wg.jpg.html)
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/20150617_195308_zps7dvtg9gw.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/20150617_195308_zps7dvtg9gw.jpg.html)
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/20150617_201000_zpsdnj1p1by.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/20150617_201000_zpsdnj1p1by.jpg.html)
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/20150617_201033_zpsajvvnlda.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/20150617_201033_zpsajvvnlda.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

Nice!

[bdahlg68]

Well for a little bit there I was going to have a bigger front tire than you. Lol. Not anymore!

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[SSLance]

A lot of you seem to be forgetting something...


This is JILL's car...not Aarons... :D

[Sonar Chief]

Been watching this one... very nice! Question: did I see 11 1/2" rim on the front w 315's? MY Camaro will have 315's square also and was gonna go w 11" rims. I saw Mary's 73 w 12" rims and 315 Falkens on the rear .... hmmmm?

Just thinking a out loud and wondered what size the rim should be for 315's, is there much difference in side wall height? :thankyou:

Michael

[65_LS1_T56]

Nice!
Thanks Wayne

Well for a little bit there I was going to have a bigger front tire than you. Lol. Not anymore!
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Yeah, and there's room for 335's out back..maybe for the next motor it'll need them.

A lot of you seem to be forgetting something...


This is JILL's car...not Aarons... :D

Whatchutalkinboutwillis? :underchair:

[Bad94]

Over the weekend Aaron told me that USCA Michigan was the last event he would be driving the car at, he is giving it back to Jill.

[65_LS1_T56]

Over the weekend Aaron told me that USCA Michigan was the last event he would be driving the car at, he is giving it back to Jill.

Still not done tuning it for her Dan. It has to be just right before I hand over the keys :action-smiley-027:

[65_LS1_T56]

a few pics from the USCA event at MIS this past weekend:
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/USCA%20MIS%202015/20150620_074305_zpsvlxzw7zz.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/USCA%20MIS%202015/20150620_074305_zpsvlxzw7zz.jpg.html)
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/USCA%20MIS%202015/20150620_103832_zpsmrfy9q5o.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/USCA%20MIS%202015/20150620_103832_zpsmrfy9q5o.jpg.html)
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/USCA%20MIS%202015/20150620_154304_zpsjsbus4zf.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/USCA%20MIS%202015/20150620_154304_zpsjsbus4zf.jpg.html)
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/USCA%20MIS%202015/20150621_101712_zpsnvikxyca.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/USCA%20MIS%202015/20150621_101712_zpsnvikxyca.jpg.html)

[65_LS1_T56]

Couple videos from the Autox
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[WSSix]

How is it doing so far, Aaron? Fun the drive? :D

[65_LS1_T56]

How is it doing so far, Aaron? Fun the drive? :D

Yes, it's a lot of fun. Its not right yet, but I'm hoping to make some spring rate changes to help that. Still has a mid to exit corner push. Also, the knock back is horrible. Makes it that much harder to drive aggressively. We'll get it, just need to change some things.

Thanks Trey.

[Bad94]

Still not done tuning it for her Dan. It has to be just right before I hand over the keys :action-smiley-027:

Jill did ask me what it would take to get me to come up to Michigan for a few weeks. I guess I need to raise my labor rate.

[dontlifttoshift]

That was just about brownies......

[65_LS1_T56]

Jill did ask me what it would take to get me to come up to Michigan for a few weeks. I guess I need to raise my labor rate.

We figure if the whole Above Average Motorsports crew comes up, we can get the Chevelle knocked out in no time. You wouldn't want to take my $100 because I didn't show up would you? :stirthepot:
That was just about brownies......

The guy does bake a mean brownie doesn't he :D

[Bad94]

The guy does bake a mean brownie doesn't he :D


That was just about brownies......


I guess I need to bring a few pans to Motorstate.

[65_LS1_T56]

Jill out getting in done in her car!

JGHMgZEZZEk

[Sieg]

Rumor has it you were sharing Jill's car over the weekend. :confused59:

[65_LS1_T56]

Rumor has it you were sharing Jill's car over the weekend. :confused59:

Negative Ghost rider!

Unless you talked to Ron Swarz! He took a few fun runs after the event...

Look for a new built thread from him soon! :action-smiley-027:

[Sieg]

Negative Ghost rider!

Unless you talked to Ron Swarz! He took a few fun runs after the event...

Look for a new built thread from him soon! :action-smiley-027:

Let's just say you're inspirational in a demoralizing way. :lmao:

[57hemicuda]

Did get to drive this Corvette after the OMMC event. Most of the time I build something up in my head to the point that when I actually do it, its a let down. Not the case with this car, made me want a Midyear Vette more then ever, that car is awesome. The look, the handling, the feel when you sit in the drivers seat. I'm not going to lie, I could become a Vette guy, jewelry and all. LOL

Aaron, and Jill I can't thank you enough for letting me take a few blasts in that piece of art, was the peak of a fun weekend.

[65_LS1_T56]

Did get to drive this Corvette after the OMMC event. Most of the time I build something up in my head to the point that when I actually do it, its a let down. Not the case with this car, made me want a Midyear Vette more then ever, that car is awesome. The look, the handling, the feel when you sit in the drivers seat. I'm not going to lie, I could become a Vette guy, jewelry and all. LOL

Aaron, and Jill I can't thank you enough for letting me take a few blasts in that piece of art, was the peak of a fun weekend.

Our pleasure Ron. Looked like you were having a ball..after two fun runs you were knocking on the Mustangs best time of the day.

When, not if, you get one, please..no Corvette embroidered fanny packs though!

We had a great time as usual at Bob's event.

[65_LS1_T56]

Thought I'd bring this back to the top...nothing has really changed with the car for the past year, well except the oil! It's been super reliable and fun to drive.

We spent this past weekend at the Great Lakes Musclecar Challenge at Pitt Race. It was two days of autocross, three different course layouts and we each got over 30 runs. This was the most time I've spent in the car and learned alot on how to drive it and what needs to be changed. But as is, its a blast to drive.

Pretty cool side shot from last weekend.
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/2016%20Events/Great%20Lakes%20Musclecar%20Challenge/Photo-45-3_zpszwtzg6bq.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/2016%20Events/Great%20Lakes%20Musclecar%20Challenge/Photo-45-3_zpszwtzg6bq.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

Ten thumbs up!

[WSSix]

Glad to hear it's working well for you, Aaron. Enjoy this summer driving season!

[65_LS1_T56]

Ten thumbs up!

Glad to hear it's working well for you, Aaron. Enjoy this summer driving season!

Thanks guys!

[65_LS1_T56]

Earlier this year, I rec'd a call from Dave, the gentleman that built our car back in the earlier 70's. He asked if we'd be interested in an invite only car show. Well, not being much of the show type of people, we weren't overly excited but said yes. The show is the Eyes on Design, http://www.eyesondesign.org/#design-exhibition

A few weeks later, one of the organizers called and was specifically looking for a period custom. A '66 coupe to boot. After telling him on the phone what we had, he was pretty excited that we were bringing it. His personal '66 Nassau Blue coupe would be parked next to ours. The theme was Stock to Rock... I'll let you decided which car was which :mock:

It was a beautiful (but hot!) day. We left the house just after 5am to get the the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House by 7. What an amazing place, 87 acres on Lk St. Clair. Definately have to go back for the full tour.

We were super done by the end of the day, and totally reminded why we aren't car show people! I'd rather be driving them!

Anyway, here's a few pics. If you have FB here is a link to a bunch of photos I took. PICS (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.866633596799118.1073741829.100003574579258&type=1&l=b42d60109f)

Here are a few of the G-Vette and a bone stock '66. They are way different!
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/2016%20Events/2016%20Eyes%20on%20Design%20Show/20160619_081622_zpss5tpaest.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/2016%20Events/2016%20Eyes%20on%20Design%20Show/20160619_081622_zpss5tpaest.jpg.html)
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[SSLance]

Look at the shine on that baby!!! Looking great!!

and I hear ya on the drive them not show them deal Aaron. We drove right past a car show Saturday and heck, I don't even like attending car shows anymore, much less showing in them.

[Panteracer]

I am also not a real fan of the car shows any more
but I did go over to the Vintage mustang show after
taking my car over the hill to the coast last Sunday
I actually spent about 4 hours there but as we all know
it is the people that makes the car thing great.. caught
up with a bunch of guys I had not seen in a while

Good stuff.. love your guys cars and love the fact that
you are running them

Bob

[Centerforce]

We'd love to see some more shots of this tearing up the auto X because it looks really sweet! You don't often see those body styles out at the track.

[65_LS1_T56]

Look at the shine on that baby!!! Looking great!!

and I hear ya on the drive them not show them deal Aaron. We drove right past a car show Saturday and heck, I don't even like attending car shows anymore, much less showing in them.
Don't get me wrong, I like a good show. For 2 maybe 3 hours, all day, not thanks!

I am also not a real fan of the car shows any more
but I did go over to the Vintage mustang show after
taking my car over the hill to the coast last Sunday
I actually spent about 4 hours there but as we all know
it is the people that makes the car thing great.. caught
up with a bunch of guys I had not seen in a while

Good stuff.. love your guys cars and love the fact that
you are running them

Bob
I agree Bob, the people are great. Even car show people, we all have a common interest.
Thanks!

We'd love to see some more shots of this tearing up the auto X because it looks really sweet! You don't often see those body styles out at the track.
That's easy :)
http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg543/orangeconeracing1/Great%20Lakes%20Musclecar%20Challenge%202016/Photo-73-4_zpsw5nrnh5v.jpg (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/orangeconeracing1/media/Great%20Lakes%20Musclecar%20Challenge%202016/Photo-73-4_zpsw5nrnh5v.jpg.html)
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[Josh@Ridetech]

Love this build, Aaron!

[slenning]

Aaron I love this car!! Thanks for the pics :thumbsup:

[65_LS1_T56]

Love this build, Aaron!

Aaron I love this car!! Thanks for the pics :thumbsup:

Thanks guys! We're kinda liking it a lot too :D

[Bad94]

Dang looks like it cleaned up really well.

I had a blast driving that car, Just please put a set of belts in the car that I can figure out.

[65_LS1_T56]

Dang looks like it cleaned up really well.

I had a blast driving that car, Just please put a set of belts in the car that I can figure out.

Gotcha covered Dan!
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/FB_IMG_1466558045389_zps9ekermyc.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/FB_IMG_1466558045389_zps9ekermyc.jpg.html)

[Bad94]

Gotcha covered Dan!
http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/65_LS1_T56/66%20Corvette/FB_IMG_1466558045389_zps9ekermyc.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/65_LS1_T56/media/66%20Corvette/FB_IMG_1466558045389_zps9ekermyc.jpg.html)


Perfect.

[57hemicuda]

Those seats fit my back perfect, that car would look soooo much better setting in my garage.

[Jimbo1367]

Never hand them a tool larger than you're willing to be hit with....

LOL. TFF.